- Long, narrow knife with a 10-5/8-inch blade; ideal for slicing delicate raw fish
- Precision-forged high-carbon stainless-steel blade; holds a razor-sharp edge
- One-sided beveled edge with a hollow-ground back; stainless-steel bolster
- Durable black Pakkawood handle; D-shape design fits the hand comfortably
- lifetime warranty; manufactured in Seki City, Japan
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Designed to effortlessly slice delicate morsels of fresh fish, this elegant Yanagiba or sashimi knife is an essential tool for any home sushi chef. An exceptionally long narrow blade measuring 10-5/8 inches in length carries a razor-sharp edge to cut into soft raw fish without crushing or damaging and finishes with a pointed tip for intricate tasks. Also available in two additional lengths: 8-1/4 and 9-1/2 inches.
Leveraging a 90-year history of superior workmanship, Shun knives are precision-forged in Japan by renowned blade manufacturer KAI. Combining high-carbon stain-resistant "super steel" with a one-sided, single-bevel design results in an exceptionally strong, sharp blade. Holding its sharpness longer, a Shun knife offers simplified maintenance on top of its superior performance. Flipping the knife over shows a subtly concave backside created to resist sticking and avoid damaging food. Forming a comfortable D-shaped hold, a fused blend of hardwood veneers and resin comprise the unique ebony Pakkawood handle. A traditionally offset stainless-steel bolster protects knuckles while a steel end-cap finishes the piece. Although dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. This product includes a lifetime warranty. -- Amy Arnold
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Shun Pro is kitchen cutlery for the ultimate knife connoisseur. It features the design preferred by professional Japanese chefs -a one sided, beveled edge with a hollow-ground back. The single bevel design design means an incredibly sharp edge that's easy to maintain. Further, the hollow-ground back creates an air pocket, between the blade and the food being cut. The result is less sticking to the blade and less friction damage to the food.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent,
By Moneyburner "Mike" (Anchorage) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shun Pro 10-5/8-Inch Yanagiba Knife (Kitchen)
Without being a purist, (I'm from Wisconsin, after all), this is a very nice sashimi knife, considering the price. Those of you who work at sushi bars will scoff, but this isn't a $600 hocho either, and not all of us wish to spend so much. No saya came with my knife.
After many sharpenings, the back must be leveled, very much like a good Japanese chisel, as the hollowed part comes closer to the edge, but this is true of all knives of this type. Money well burned, if you cut a lot of fish into tiny bits. It is good for many other things, and gets a lot of use in my house. BTW - if you are just fooling around or learning, get one of the $30 knives - they are plenty good, and, if you find that you don't like using this type, you haven't blown a bunch of cash that you could have spent on ahi or mahimahi . . .
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Beautiful Knife,
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This review is from: Shun Pro 10-5/8-Inch Yanagiba Knife (Kitchen)
I bought this to use at work; I couldn't be happier with it. It's a beautiful knife, excellent for skinning & portioning fish. We get large Mahi-Mahi halves w/ the skin on in the kitchen I work in, & I bought this knife mainly to use on those. It's perfect for the job. A flawless edge and needle-sharp, perfect tip make what was a somewhat cumbersome task a breeze. I have several knifes from various well-known "upscale" companies; this one ranks at the top of the list. Beautiful to look at, perfectly weighted, precision edge - everything one could want in a knife. I hesitated at the price, but after using this knife for a couple of weeks, it's obvious that it was a worthwhile investment. With proper care, I'm sure it will stand up to many, many years of professional use. In a home kitchen, I'd wager it would last a lifetime.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
shun pro yanagiba knife,
By grubby "home chef" (bismarck nd) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shun Pro 10-5/8-Inch Yanagiba Knife (Kitchen)
I recently purchased the shun pro knife. The steel is of the highest quality,and the weight is perfectly balanced. The knife blade and handle are designed for right handed users. The knife arrived razor sharp and has performed flawlessly. The knife is so well designed that I can cut paper thin sashimi, and make sushi the way it is meant to be, one bite.
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